Hurricane Donna's 50th anniversary, historical photos

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida, looking north on 3rd Street South after Hurricane Donna swept through 50 years ago today. The building which is now Campiello can be seen on the upper right.

The remains of the Naples Pier after Hurricane Donna swept through 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today as it damaged the main wing of the hotel.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today. This is what remained of the dining room area after the tidal surge swept most of the furniture out into the gulf.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today. A resident points to the waterline created by storm surge. Most of the damage from Hurricane Donna was from the surge.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the main wing of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today. This is what remained of the dining room area after the tidal surge swept most of the furniture out into the gulf.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.

Historical photos taken in and about Naples, Florida and of the Naples Beach Hotel showing the aftermath of Hurricane Donna 50 years ago today.